2007 CADILLAC XLR V stabilitrak

3. Get up to the speed you want.
4. Press in the set button at the end of the lever
and release it.
5. Take your foot off the accelerator pedal.
Once Adaptive Cruise Control is set, it may
immediately apply the brakes if it detects a vehicle
ahead is too close or moving slower than your
vehicle.
This symbol will appear
on the Head-Up Display
(HUD) to indicate that
Adaptive Cruise
Control is active.
SeeHead-Up Display (HUD) on page 171for
more information.
Make sure the set speed is visible on the HUD so
you know the speed your vehicle will accelerate to if
a vehicle is not detected in your path. Keep in mind
speed limits, surrounding traffic speeds and
weather conditions when adjusting your set speed.If your vehicle is in Adaptive Cruise Control when
the traction control system begins to limit wheel
spin, the Adaptive Cruise Control will automatically
disengage. SeeTraction Control System (TCS)
on page 329andStabiliTrak
®System on page 331.
When road conditions allow you to safely use
it again, you may turn the Adaptive Cruise Control
back on.
Increasing Set Speed While Using Adaptive
Cruise Control
There are two ways to increase the set speed:
Use the accelerator to get to the higher speed.
Press the set button at the end of the lever,
then release the button and the accelerator
pedal. You will now cruise at the higher speed.
Move the Adaptive Cruise Control switch from
on to resume/increase. Hold it there until the
desired set speed is displayed in the HUD,
then release the switch. To increase your set
speed in very small amounts, move the
switch briey to resume/increase. Each time
you do this, your vehicle set speed will
increase by 1 mph (1.6 km/h).
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Traction Control System (TCS)
Warning Light
This light should come
on briey as you start
the engine.
If the light does not come on then, have it xed so
it will be ready to warn you if there is a problem.
The light will also come on while the StabiliTrak
®
system warms up and the STABILITRAK
WARMING message will be displayed in the
Driver Information Center (DIC).
If it stays on, or comes on and the DIC shows a
SERVICE TRACTION SYS message when you are
driving, there is a problem with your Traction
Control System (TCS) and your vehicle needs
service. When this light is on, the system will not
limit wheel spin. Adjust your driving accordingly.If the driver turns off TCS by pressing the button
on the console, the TCS light will come on and the
TRACTION SYSTEM OFF message will show
on the DIC.
If the light stays on or comes on while you are
driving, a chime sounds and a SERVICE
STABILITRAK message appears on the DIC,
there is a problem with your StabiliTrak
®and the
vehicle needs service.
You can acknowledge this message by pressing
the RESET button. When the SERVICE
STABILITRAK message is displayed, the
StabiliTrak
®system will not assist you in
controlling the vehicle. You should have the
system serviced as soon as possible. Adjust your
driving accordingly.
When the system is working, you will see the
STABILITRAK ACTIVE message displayed in the
DIC. You may also feel of hear the system
working. This is normal.
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If you turn off the StabiliTrak®system, by pressing
the front part of the button on the console for
ve seconds, the TCS light will come on, a chime
will sound and the TRAC/STABILITRAK OFF
message will be displayed in the DIC. The TCS
will also be turned off. SeeDIC Warnings and
Messages on page 206for more information.
If the StabiliTrak
®system and TCS are turned off,
pressing the console button momentarily will
turn both systems on. The DIC will display the
TRAC/STABILITRAK ON message, the instrument
cluster light will be off and a chime will sound.
SeeDIC Warnings and Messages on page 206for
more information.
Engine Coolant Temperature Gage
This gage shows the engine coolant temperature.
As the pointer nears 260°F (125°C), your
engine coolant temperature is high. A message
may display on the Driver Information Center (DIC)
depending on how high the temperature is. See
DIC Warnings and Messages on page 206
for more information.
SeeEngine Overheating on page 388for more
information.
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SERVICE A/C
This message displays when the electronic
sensors that control the air conditioning and
heating systems are no longer working. Have the
climate control system serviced by your dealer
if you notice a drop in heating and air conditioning
efficiency.
SERVICE ABS (Anti-lock Brake System)
If this message displays when you are driving,
stop as soon as possible and turn the ignition off.
Then start the engine again to reset the system.
If the message stays on, or comes back on again
while you are driving, your vehicle is in need of
service. See your dealer.
If the SERVICE ABS message is being displayed,
the Traction Control System (TCS) and
StabiliTrak
®System will also be disabled. The
Driver Information Center will scroll three
messages: SERVICE ABS, SERVICE TRACTION
SYS, and SERVICE STABILITRAK, and the
anti-lock brake system and traction control warning
lights on the instrument panel cluster will beilluminated. SeeAnti-Lock Brake System Warning
Light on page 193andTraction Control System
(TCS) Warning Light on page 194. The driver can
acknowledge these messages by pressing the
RESET button three times. When the service
message is displayed, the computer controlled
systems will not assist the driver and you should
have the system repaired by your dealer as
soon as possible. Adjust your driving accordingly.
SERVICE AFS (Adaptive Forward
Lighting System) LAMPS
This message displays when the Adaptive
Forward Lighting System (AFS) is disabled and
needs service. See your dealer. SeeAdaptive
Forward Lighting System on page 167for more
information.
SERVICE ELECT (Electrical) SYSTEM
This message displays if an electrical problem has
occurred within the Powertrain Control Module
(PCM). Have your vehicle serviced by your dealer.
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SERVICE FUEL SYSTEM
This message displays when the Powertrain
Control Module (PCM) has detected a problem
within the fuel system. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer. This message will also be
displayed when the cluster is not getting fuel
information from the PCM.
SERVICE RADAR CRUISE
If your vehicle has this feature, this message
displays when the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC)
system is disabled and needs service. See
your dealer.
SERVICE RIDE CONTROL
This message displays when there is a problem
with the Magnetic Ride Control System. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
SERVICE TRACTION SYS (System)
This message displays when there is a problem
with the Traction Control System (TCS). Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer.
SERVICE STABILITRAK
If this message displays, it means there may be a
problem with the stability enhancement system.
If you see this message, try to reset the system.
Stop, turn off the engine, then start the engine
again. If this message still comes on, it means
there is a problem. You should see your dealer for
service. Reduce your speed and drive accordingly.
A single chime also sounds when this message
is displayed.
SERVICE TRANSMISSION
This message displays when there is a problem
with the transmission. Have your vehicle serviced
by your dealer.
SERVICE VEHICLE SOON
This message displays when a non-emissions
related powertrain malfunction occurs. Have your
vehicle serviced by your dealer as soon as
possible.
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SHIFT TO PARK
This message displays if the vehicle is not in
PARK (P) when the engine is being turned off. The
vehicle will be in accessory mode. Once the
shift lever is moved to PARK (P), the vehicle will
turn off.
STABILITRAK ACTIVE
You may see this message on the DIC. It means
that an advanced, computer-controlled system
has come on to help your vehicle continue to go in
the direction in which you are steering. This
stability enhancement system activates when the
computer senses that your vehicle is just
starting to spin, as it might if you hit a patch of ice
or other slippery spot on the road. When the
system is on, you may hear a noise or feel
a vibration in the brake pedal. This is normal.
When this message is on, continue to steer in the
direction you want to go. The system is designed
to help you in bad weather or other difficult driving
situations by making the most of whatever roadconditions will permit. If this message comes on,
you will know that something has caused your
vehicle to start to spin, so consider slowing down.
A single chime also sounds when this message
is displayed.
STABILITRAK READY
If this message displays and a chime sounds, the
system has completed the functional check of
the StabiliTrak
®System.
STABILITRAK WARMING
When you rst start your vehicle and drive away,
especially during cold winter weather, this
message may display along with a chime and the
traction control warning light. This is normal.
You can acknowledge this message by pressing
the RESET button. The StabiliTrak
®System
performance is affected until the STABILITRAK
READY message is displayed in the DIC,
which can take up to 15 minutes.
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TRAC (Traction) SYSTEM ACTIVE
This message displays when the Traction Control
System (TCS) is limiting wheel spin. Slippery
road conditions may exist if this message
is displayed, so adjust your driving accordingly.
This message stays on for a few seconds after the
TCS stops limited wheel spin.
TRAC (Traction)/STABILITRAK OFF
This message displays when both the Traction
Control System (TCS) and the StabiliTrak®System
are off. This message will remain until the
systems are turned on again.
TRAC (Traction)/STABILITRAK ON
This message displays when both the Traction
Control System (TCS) and the StabiliTrak®System
are on.
TRACTION SYSTEM OFF
This message displays when the Traction Control
System (TCS) is off, but the StabiliTrak®System
remains on.
TRACTION SYSTEM ON
This message displays when the Traction Control
System (TCS) is on.
TRUNK AJAR
This message displays when the trunk is open
while the vehicle is running and is not in PARK (P).
WAIT FOR STABILITRAK
This message displays after driving 19 mph
(30 km/h) for 10 seconds if the steering is not
centered. The StabiliTrak
®System is not available
until the steering centers itself and the
STABILITRAK READY message is displayed in
the DIC.
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Your Driving, the Road, and
Your Vehicle............................................ 322
Defensive Driving...................................... 322
Drunken Driving........................................ 323
Control of a Vehicle.................................. 326
Braking...................................................... 326
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).................. 327
Braking in Emergencies............................. 329
Traction Control System (TCS).................. 329
Magnetic Ride Control............................... 331
Limited-Slip Rear Axle............................... 331
StabiliTrak
®System................................... 331
Steering.................................................... 333
Off-Road Recovery.................................... 335
Passing..................................................... 335
Loss of Control.......................................... 337
Racing or Other Competitive
Driving (XLR-V)...................................... 338Driving at Night......................................... 339
Driving in Rain and on Wet Roads............ 340
City Driving............................................... 343
Freeway Driving........................................ 344
Before Leaving on a Long Trip.................. 345
Highway Hypnosis..................................... 346
Hill and Mountain Roads........................... 347
Winter Driving........................................... 349
If Your Vehicle is Stuck in Sand, Mud,
Ice, or Snow.......................................... 353
Rocking Your Vehicle to Get It Out........... 354
Loading Your Vehicle................................ 354
Towing........................................................ 359
Towing Your Vehicle ................................. 359
Recreational Vehicle Towing...................... 359
Towing a Trailer........................................ 359
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